[Carry_Okie]

Didn't I hear about the dual lunar eclipses during Ramadan two years ago as being the same sort of "unique event" proclaiming the Mahdi?

[ovrtaxt]

Maybe a single eclipse?

Check this out. This site is into astronomy as it relates to Islam.

http://moonsighting.com/2eclipses.html

[kinghorse]

Exactly. While the premise of radical islam engaging in a nuclear sneak atack is entirely accurate, the story is old. Type double eclipse ramadan in Google and you can read the stuff about it. happened 2 years ago and nothing unusual occurred.

I believe some people worship the moon because moonlight was/is a natural tactical consideration for warfare in the expansive nomadic regions of sub-asia. Marauding is a way of life and owning the night in defense of your territory key to survival. It's hard to hide on a treeless expanse.

Eclipses are considered a sign probably because the idea of the light being blocked out, especially moonlight, would be the ultimate cover for a sneak attack. Who knows. I know I wouldn't pay to read this.